In honor of his more than 50 years of service to politics, philanthropy, business and education, John Mutz was awarded the IUPUI Chancellor's Medallion by Chancellor Charles R. Bantz on September 10, 2009, during the IUPUI Board of Advisors Reception at Cedar Crest.
Mr. Mutz's political career in Indiana included service as state representative, senator, and two terms as lieutenant governor. He also held positions in the private sector, serving as president of Lilly Endowment, Inc., president of PSI Energy; and chair of Lumina Foundation for Education Board.